Overview
Take the first step towards becoming a Plumber. This first-level pre-apprenticeship program is delivered over a total of 20 weeks from June 3rd, 2024 - October 4th, 2024.
In addition to fulfilling the requirements needed to continue in an apprenticeship (pending employer sponsorship), participants will also receive health & safety certifications and a paid placement.
This pre-apprenticeship program is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) to develop more skilled tradespeople in response to Ontario’s shortage of skilled workers.
Benefits:
- The funding includes your tuition, hand tools, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and all learning resources
- The program includes an 8-week paid placement
- As an MLITSD-funded program, your pre-apprenticeship training is automatically recognized by MLITSD
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Program Details
Program Highlights
In this program, participants will:
- Focus on Level 1 in-class, as well as an introduction to secondary trade) and safety
- Develop skills and knowledge required to operate welding equipment to weld metals
- Be introduced to the Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic trade through theory and practical components
- Complete career-readiness training, with legislated workplace training and health and safety certifications as well as employability training
Requirements
Admission Requirements
The apprentice must have:
- A secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Begin Application
Other Requirements
Aptitude testing (numeracy, mechanical reasoning, and reading comprehension) and dexterity testing followed by an interview in order to gain entrance to the program
Kingston
Our Kingston campus has seen significant renovation over the past few years, including a brand new Student Life and Innovation Centre that houses a new gymnasium, fitness centre, pub, and more.
Career Opportunities
Plumbers:
- Are employed in maintenance departments of factories, plants, and similar establishments, by plumbing contractors, or they may be self-employed
- Are a Red Seal Trade, so when your apprenticeship is completed, you will be given the professional designation RSE for Red Seal Endorsed.
Fully qualified Red Seal Plumbers:
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
- Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
- Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
- Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
- Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes using hand and power tools or machines
- Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
- Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
- May prepare cost estimates.
Program Contacts
Program Contact
skilledtrades@sl.on.ca
613.544.5400 ext. 1834